Long-term outcomes of subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in Singapore

• Main Authors: Cai, Yi Zhan, Zheng, Yilong, Li, Wei, Saffari, Seyed Ehsan, Ng, Hwee Lan, Zhan, Angela, Xu, Zheyu, Tay, Kay Yaw, Au, Wing Lok, Ng, Wai Hoe, Tan, Louis Chew Seng, Wan, Kai Rui, Neo, Shermyn
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Deep brain stimulation; Neurology
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181585
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Introduction: Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) is a proven treatment modality for Parkinson’s disease (PD), reducing dyskinesia and time spent in the “OFF” state. This study evaluates the long-term outcomes of STN-DBS in PD patients up to 10 years post-surgery in Singapore. Meth...